POSITION: PLUMBER/HVAC SPECIALIST
Part-time, Non-exempt position
LOCATION: KBIC Housing Department
220 N. Main Street; Baraga, Michigan 49908
SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Operations Manager
SALARY: Grade 9 (minimum starting wage = $21.33/hour)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent AND at least five (5) years full-time work experience performing heating and plumbing-related duties.
- Certification or diploma from a trade school is preferred.
- Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and be insurable to drive fleet vehicles.
- Must be knowledgeable about water distribution and disposal systems in commercial and residential buildings.
- Must have working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliances.
- Ability to work well in both a team environment and independently.
- Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy.
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have dishonorable or bad conduct discharges (need DD214).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Replaces or repairs all faucets, water closet toilets, drains, shower heads and fixtures.
- Replaces all deteriorated water heaters, safety valves and pipefittings on all the water systems.
- Frequently checks all pressure and temperature gauges on hot water systems to see that they are working at proper capacity.
- Unclogs sinks, toilets, and drains using a plunger or other plumbing equipment.
- Trouble shoot and repair forced air and boiler heating systems.
- Reads blueprints to understand or plan the layout of plumbing, waste disposal and water supply systems.
- Cuts, assembles, and installs pipes and tube with attention to existing infrastructure.
- Locates and repairs issues with water supply lines.
- Installs and maintains heating and cooling systems (air conditioning units, radiators, etc).
- Installs waste disposal and sanitary systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
